Christmas is almost here! In this festive episode, we share five simple yet impactful ways to elevate your holiday celebrations. Whether it’s through meaningful traditions, playful gift exchanges, or acts of kindness, we’re here to help you focus on what truly matters—time, connection, and joy.

In this episode:
Focus on time together
Fun with gifts
Christmas Eve traditions
Jolabokaflod - Icelandic book tradition
Acts of service
Neighbourhood connections

Related Links:
Minimising Materialism this Christmas

10 Ways to ‘Unspoil’ the Children this Christmas

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Christmas is almost here! In this festive episode, we share five simple yet impactful ways to elevate your holiday celebrations. Whether it’s through meaningful traditions, playful gift exchanges, or acts of kindness, we’re here to help you focus on what truly matters—time, connection, and joy.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Focus on time together</li>
<li>Fun with gifts</li>
<li>Christmas Eve traditions</li>
<li>Jolabokaflod - Icelandic book tradition</li>
<li>Acts of service</li>
<li>Neighbourhood connections</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/639-online-sextortion-with-detective-superintendent-jayne-crossling"></a><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/minimising-materialism-this-christmas">Minimising Materialism this Christmas</a> <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/639-online-sextortion-with-detective-superintendent-jayne-crossling"></a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/10-ways-to-unspoil-the-children-this-christmas">10 Ways to ‘Unspoil’ the Children this Christmas</a></li>
</ul>
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#1140 - 5 Ways to Make Christmas Awesome

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